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'We love Israel': Freed Thai hostages return home after release from Hamas captivity

After 482 days in captivity and 10 days of rehabilitation tailored to their culture, former captives depart for their native Thailand with heartwarming send-offs

Ran Azar | 02.08.25

Israeli officials vow 'disturbing images' from hostage release will not go unanswered

Officials pledge to hold Hamas accountable after 3 freed hostages, who appeared frail, paraded in public ceremony before their release and warn of consequences for repeated cease-fire violations

Itamar Eichner | 02.08.25

Why don't we know which hostages will be freed on Saturday?

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 02.07.25

בצלאל סמוטריץ' בפודקאסט 120 ואחת עם מורן אזולאי

Smotrich: Israel has quietly discussed Gaza emigration plan for months

Treasurer says kept discussions under wraps due to concerns about opposition from Biden administration, reaffirms plans to resume Gaza military operations after hostage deal and rejects any Palestinian recognition as part of Saudi normalization

Moran Azulay | 02.06.25

גדי מוזס לאחר השחרור, עם ילדיו מורן, יאיר ועודד

Freed hostage Gadi Mozes goes home from hospital and wants to rebuild Kibbutz Nir Oz

80-year-old man freed from Hamas captivity after 482 days left Ichilov hospital for home, saying 'I hope to contribute soon to the rebuilding of Nir Oz'; he said his 'path to rehabilitation and rebirth is the return of all the hostages, down to the last one'

Lior Ohana, Alexandra Lukash | 02.06.25

Freed hostage Romi Gonen's first Instagram post since her return: 'I am back alive Dad'

She appears in a leopard print dress to thank the 'Romi army' for working to bring her home; 'An exciting initiative designed to remember me and fight for me'; She thanks the security forces and the bereaved families and calls for all the hostages to return home; 'My rehabilitation will not be complete until everyone is home'

Yael Ciechanover | 02.05.25

Trump envoy issues unusual threat to Iraqi PM demanding release of kidnapped Israeli Elizabeth Tsurkov

US president's hostage affairs envoy issues implicit threat to Iraqi prime minister, calling for release of Israeli woman kidnapped in his country; 'Either he is incapable, or he is an accomplice in the kidnapping,' Adam Boehler says

Itamar Eichner | 02.05.25

רגע האיחוד המרגש של ארבע התצפיתניות עם חברתן אגם ברגר

Female field observer hostages used as human shields for senior Hamas official

Karina, Daniella, Naama, Agam and Liri were held in a hideout apartment in Gaza, where a senior Hamas military commander was also present; He provided them with food and ensured they could shower – while simultaneously manipulating them in an attempt to extract information about IDF activity in the days leading up to Oct. 7

Yael Ciechanover | 02.05.25

אגם ברגר, דניאלה גלבוע, לירי אלבג וקארינה ארייב צופות בקונצרט שניערך לכבוד שובה של אגם ברגר ומסמנות לב

Hospital concert honors IDF field observers returned from captivity, celebrates Liri's 20th birthday

Liri Albag, who celebrated her previous birthday in Hamas captivity, was celebrating freedom Tuesday with her friends and family: 'The only wish I ask for - the return of all the hostages'; Watch the field observers join in singing at the concert to mark their return and as a tribute to violinist Agam Berger

ynet correspondents | 02.04.25

אביטל אשתו ובנותיו של שגיא דקל חן בר גלי ושחר מחכות שישוב הביתה

Hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen's family awaits his return, concerned for his well-being

Sagui's brother Itay Dekel-Chen, is urging a more nuanced perspective on the highly charged debate over the cease-fire and hostage release; 'We must bring everyone home, but at the same time, this comes at a heavy price,' he says, 'If we choose only one side, there won’t be much left here'

Shilo Freid | 02.04.25

'Ofer was put through hell in Hamas captivity, up until the last moment'

Calderon tells family of the physical and psychological terror the hostages endure in the hands of Hamas; Cousin says images of joy in first days and hours, misleading, says Ofer drew strength from seeing family members protesting for his release

Sharon Kidon | 02.03.25

החברים של עופר קלדרון שבאו לקבל את פניו בעת שחרורו

The 'Smurfs' who fought for Ofer Calderon's release

Members of cycling group that former hostage was a part of recall their efforts to keep him in their hearts and minds at all times and their short reunion before his arrival at the hospital

Shilo Freid | 02.03.25

What happened to the hostages during more than 480 days of captivity?

The testimonies of the freed hostages so far are harrowing—ranging from prolonged isolation to immense physical and psychological abuse

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 02.03.25

Emily Damari returns to the house in Kfar Aza from where she was abducted: 'I went back to where the nightmare began'

Damari returned to the house in Kfar Aza where she was kidnapped and posted on Instagram: 'I came back to my home, to the oxygen I nearly lost, to the place where my nightmares began 485 days ago – and I've closed only part of the circle I longed to complete'

Lior Ohana | 02.03.25

Former hostage Daniella Gilboa reflects on captivity and return: 'I never lost faith'

Freed hostage Daniella Gilboa recounts the terror of October 7 and her months in captivity, describing the moment of her abduction and the faith that kept her going

Bar Zaga, Eitan Glickman | 02.02.25

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